Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Frances Nungester Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances Nungester Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
28%
11%
Black
44%
32%
White
21%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Nungester Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Nungester Elementary School is ranked #252 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Frances Nungester Elementary School often compared to?
Frances Nungester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chestnut Grove Elementary School, Julian Harris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Frances Nungester Elementary School?
390 students attend Frances Nungester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Frances Nungester Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Nungester Elementary School?
Frances Nungester Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frances Nungester Elementary School offer ?
Frances Nungester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Frances Nungester Elementary School part of?
Frances Nungester Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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